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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.70, 1,892.17 and 823.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.70, 1,892.17 and 823.65 is: 1,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.70 : 1,892.17 = 823.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.70/1,892.17 = 823.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.70x = 1,892.17 × 823.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.70x = 1,558,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,485.82/1,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.27

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